We are members at our local zoo. One thing that can be counted on, is that we have a different experience each time we go. This time they had a reindeer exhibit. They flew in Santa's reindeer from the North Pole so all the zoo members could meet them. Also, we stumbled upon a petting zoo that I didn't know existed. We met Mario, the duck and his handler, who was really over eager to talk about him. He wouldn't shut up, even giving me a photograph of him from his pocket, he was nice though. We visited the elephants but Penny didn't seem that interested in them as in past visits.
As a little girl I would look on my mom’s arm and wonder why she had such a weird mark near her shoulder. A few days ago, as the warm solution penetrated my bloodstream, I started to cry remembering my mom’s mark. The nurse asked me if I was okay and I told her I was so incredibly happy. As a diabetic I was stressed never knowing if I was doing enough to avoid it but also, keeping some semblance of life in doing outdoor things. I cried because I am incredibly grateful to the SCIENCE that made this possible in only a year. Less time for me to worry about my only kiddo should the worse happen. If ur on the fence...I’ve worked in entertainment for over 20 years and I’ve seen first hand how easy celebrities influence the public. Some do good and others well...I’m happy to have a little bit of the gracious Dolly Parton with me. Scientists on the other hand, very rarely get the recognition for their years of study, years of research and expertise contributing to (wo)mankind....

